The Holy Science
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
At the intersection of Eastern mysticism and universal spiritual truth stands The Holy Science, a remarkable treatise written by the revered Indian saint and astronomer Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri. First published in 1894, this profound work argues that the fundamental unity underlying all great world religions — particularly Hinduism and Christianity — is not merely coincidental but is rooted in a single, eternal Truth. Yukteswar presents a meticulous scriptural analysis, drawing parallels between the ancient Vedic texts and the Bible, while introducing his celebrated theory of the Yugas — great cosmic cycles that govern the spiritual and intellectual evolution of humanity. Beyond its comparative religious framework, the text stands as a cornerstone of modern yogic philosophy, having profoundly influenced Paramahansa Yogananda, Yukteswar's most celebrated disciple and the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Written with a precision that reflects both scientific rigour and deep spiritual insight, Yukteswar's prose is concise yet luminous, stripping away centuries of dogma to reveal the essential principles of Self-realisation. For anyone seeking to understand the cosmic laws that govern human consciousness and spiritual progress, this slender but monumental volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: what if the world's great faiths are all, at their core, speaking the same sacred language?
Author: Swami Sri Yukteswar
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Self-Realization Fellowship
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
At the intersection of Eastern mysticism and universal spiritual truth stands The Holy Science, a remarkable treatise written by the revered Indian saint and astronomer Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri. First published in 1894, this profound work argues that the fundamental unity underlying all great world religions — particularly Hinduism and Christianity — is not merely coincidental but is rooted in a single, eternal Truth. Yukteswar presents a meticulous scriptural analysis, drawing parallels between the ancient Vedic texts and the Bible, while introducing his celebrated theory of the Yugas — great cosmic cycles that govern the spiritual and intellectual evolution of humanity. Beyond its comparative religious framework, the text stands as a cornerstone of modern yogic philosophy, having profoundly influenced Paramahansa Yogananda, Yukteswar's most celebrated disciple and the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. Written with a precision that reflects both scientific rigour and deep spiritual insight, Yukteswar's prose is concise yet luminous, stripping away centuries of dogma to reveal the essential principles of Self-realisation. For anyone seeking to understand the cosmic laws that govern human consciousness and spiritual progress, this slender but monumental volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: what if the world's great faiths are all, at their core, speaking the same sacred language?